neurobiology

[ noor-oh-bahy-ol-uh-jee, nyoor- ]

/ ˌnʊər oʊ baɪˈɒl ə dʒi, ˌnyʊər- /

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noun

the branch of biology that is concerned with the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.

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Origin of neurobiology

First recorded in 1905–10; neuro- + biology

OTHER WORDS FROM neurobiology

neu·ro·bi·o·log·i·cal

[noor-oh-bahy-uh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌnʊər oʊˌbaɪ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectiveneu·ro·bi·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverbneu·ro·bi·ol·o·gist, noun

Words nearby neurobiology

neuristor, neuritis, neuro-, neuroanatomy, neurobehavioral, neurobiology, neuroblast, neuroblastoma, neurochemical, neurochemistry, neurochip

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How to use neurobiology in a sentence

Steven McCarroll, director of genomic neurobiology for the Broad Institute’s Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research, studies genes related to schizophrenia.
Eight ways scientists are unwrapping the mysteries of the human brain|Hannah Thomasy|August 25, 2021|MIT Technology Review
The Harvard grad and neurobiology major, who’s now pursuing an epidemiology master’s degree, has an irresistible story.
Athing Mu Wins Gold in 800 Meters at the Tokyo Olympics, the First U.S. Woman to Win the Race Since 1968|Sean Gregory/Tokyo|August 3, 2021|Time
When American Gabby Thomas, who studied neurobiology at Harvard, isn’t busy pursuing graduate work in epidemiology at the University of Texas, she’s running the fastest 200-m time in the world this year.
Your Guide to the Fastest and Most Exciting Track Events at the Tokyo Olympics|Sean Gregory/Tokyo|July 30, 2021|Time
Stefano Mancuso is one of the world’s leading authorities in the field of plant neurobiology, which explores signaling and communication at all levels of biological organization.
Life Always Wins. Follow Me - Issue 104: Harmony|Stefano Mancuso|July 28, 2021|Nautilus

I say to Viskontas that her research into the neurobiology of music is great for science journals.
We’re More of Ourselves When We’re in Tune with Others - Issue 104: Harmony|Kevin Berger|July 21, 2021|Nautilus
Even without understanding advanced neurobiology, you can recognize that the brain is, really, everything.
We're Talking About Depression All Wrong|Jean Kim|August 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Neurobiology has delved into the mystery of why people prefer Coke or Pepsi, as well as why they become Democrats or Republicans.
David's Book Club: The Republican Brain|Kenneth Silber|March 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for neurobiology

neurobiology

/ (ˌnjʊərəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the study of the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the nervous system

Derived forms of neurobiology

neurobiologist, noun

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